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Originally Posted by NoTiersForMe
(Post 26366366)
Thanks TW for the thread link which indeed has some recent SFO info!
Originally Posted by revontulet
(Post 22913975)
Sitting at the BOS global entry "waiting area" now for a walk-in. There's just three chairs in a small hallway outside the secured area of terminal E. You sit outside a secure door waiting for someone to pop out and call a name. It seems like that's your only chance to talk with anyone. You just have to sit and hope someone doesn't show up so you can take their spot.
There's three of us waiting for a walk-in now. Friday afternoon on Memorial Day weekend was probably not the best choice. One guy who was waiting for his appointment said mornings might be best. He tried to walk in as well and failed but ended up finding a closer appointment time after checking a bit. I'm probably going to give up after waiting for over an hour.
Originally Posted by diburning
(Post 26356105)
In case anyone is wondering, BOS does not take walk-ins. There's no reception, no counter, just a locked door and a row of seats in the hallway. Sign says to have a seat, and wait to be called.
I was in and out within 8 mins. No video, no kiosk tutorial. Just an interview with the regular questions and verification of application info, photo and fingerprints. The kiosk tutorial has been replaced by a bi-fold business card. Received approval email after 10 minutes. This is my first time getting GE, not renewing. |
Thanks again.
The issue I have with the thread respondents are that experience varies so widely: there just seems no consistency with the process. Loads on a specific day and agent's attitude seem just as relevant as any location policy about walk ins. The reality is I will be in BOS for a very short time, I will simply present myself and see how it goes. |
I wish they had it in London, ill keeping my eye open if the few slots open up again. Until then im booked in YYZ (at the Nexus centre) on my next trip there
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Originally Posted by aidy
(Post 26368332)
Until then im booked in YYZ (at the Nexus centre) on my next trip there
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GOES New Interview Availability
Does anyone know if GOES is real-time, or if new Global Entry interview slots are posted at a set time each day/week?
Specifically, I'm hoping for a cancellation while I'm in the vicinity of LAS so looking for pointers on when to check the site. Currently showing fully booked. |
Originally Posted by jacksprat
(Post 26502652)
Does anyone know if GOES is real-time, or if new Global Entry interview slots are posted at a set time each day/week?
Specifically, I'm hoping for a cancellation while I'm in the vicinity of LAS so looking for pointers on when to check the site. Currently showing fully booked. When you log on & select "Manage Interview Appointment" it will take you automatically to the first available opening whatever it is. Hope that helps. |
i checked about every hour or so and randomly. i did however check LAS at one point, they had one last mon and it was opened for a good 6 hours before someone took that slot... wondered if i should send $200 just to fly there and back from LA but decided against it lol. seems like the frequent checkers at LAS is low compared to LAX/LBC.
I started looking around 3 days ago for LAX/LBC to which i found 3 opened yesterday for the coming tuesday... it did all get taken within 1hour... Leave it open, it will close itself after a certain period of time, i usually let that be a reminder and login to check to see if anything available. good luck! |
Thanks for the advice guys. Took a week of refreshing the page fairly regularly, but finally managed to get a slot during the week while I'm in Las Vegas. Sorted!
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SFO is showing the first availability as October, 6 months from now!
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Yup - well on it. Booked something in Boston over Thanksgiving, which was just about Boston's only available when I did so a couple of weeks ago. Simply crazy.
What was interesting to note that at SFO when I passed through a couple of weeks ago, I noted the interview centre is through an OPEN door, unlike fortress Boston, and I was able to walk in and talk with CPB guy there who said they do take 2 walkins [and only 2] a day when the office opens at 8:30. He said the queue for that starts at 4:30 in the morning. Shocking. |
Originally Posted by himbeerle
(Post 26747279)
Wish I was close to SFO though... appointments available every night!
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Yes, they show appointments open every night starting 6/12. Seems as if they opened up 24/7...
Originally Posted by 1KChinito
(Post 26747694)
Is that really true? Why are people saying that they have to wait almost 7 months for an interview at SFO?
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Originally Posted by himbeerle
(Post 26747780)
Yes, they show appointments open every night starting 6/12. Seems as if they opened up 24/7...
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Originally Posted by himbeerle
(Post 26747279)
Don't give up hope. I already moved my interview a couple of times all the way from December to early August within a couple of hours...
Wish I was close to SFO though... appointments available every night!
Originally Posted by 1KChinito
(Post 26747452)
Wow, that is a bit worse than SFO's almost 7 months wait.
As himbeerle said, keep trying, you are very likely to find a spot in the next two weeks.
Originally Posted by 1KChinito
(Post 26747694)
Is that really true? Why are people saying that they have to wait almost 7 months for an interview at SFO?
Originally Posted by himbeerle
(Post 26747780)
Yes, they show appointments open every night starting 6/12. Seems as if they opened up 24/7...
I confirm that SFO appears to have opened up 24/7. I was able to get a slot for 10:45 PM. The entire 11pm-5AM slots were all open between June 13 and June 14 |
Originally Posted by mdosu
(Post 26748232)
I confirm that SFO appears to have opened up 24/7. I was able to get a slot for 10:45 PM. The entire 11pm-5AM slots were all open between June 13 and June 14
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